Applied arts Colleges in India
83 applied arts institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 64 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (5). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- Bengaluru Urban: 5
- Hyderabad: 4
- Alwar: 3
- Jaipur: 3
- Mumbai City: 3
- Jodhpur: 2
- Lucknow: 2
- Nagpur: 2
- Pune: 2
- Sikar: 2
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Government: 48
- Private: 28
- Deemed University: 2
- Government Aided: 2
- State University: 2
- Unknown: 1
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- CIVIL: 20
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 19
- MECHANICAL: 18
- FINE ARTS: 15
- FASHION & APPAREL DESIGN: 15
- COMPUTER SCIENCE &: 14
- ELECTRICAL: 13
- TEXTILE DESIGN: 11
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy (Deemed-To-Be-University) Bhongir Campus
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·UG·B.E /B.Tech
Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University
M.E /M.Tech·PG·UG·B.E /B.Tech·B.Arch
Frequently asked questions
How many applied arts colleges are there in India?
83 applied arts institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved applied arts colleges in India?
This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.
How many seats do applied arts colleges in India have?
37,287 approved seats across 83 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in India has the most applied arts colleges?
Bengaluru Urban, with 5 of the 83 institutions listed here.
What courses do applied arts colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (20), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (18), FINE ARTS (15), FASHION AND APPAREL DESIGN (15), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (14). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many applied arts colleges in India are government and how many are private?
Of the 83 institutions listed: 48 government, 28 private, 2 deemed university, 2 government aided, 2 state university, 1 unknown. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
Where does this list come from?
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.